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... or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © 2004-2011 by SONOS, Inc. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by patents including: U.S. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3, PLAY:5 and all other products and services mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of SONOS, Inc. Patents US7,696,816 and US7,378,903. U.S. Pat...
... or registered trademarks of their respective owners. © 2004-2011 by SONOS, Inc. SONOS uses MSNTP software, which was developed by patents including: U.S. SONOS, THE WIRELESS HI-FI SYSTEM, PLAY:3, PLAY:5 and all other products and services mentioned may be trademarks or service marks of SONOS, Inc. Patents US7,696,816 and US7,378,903. U.S. Pat...
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...lets you use any time. See "Your Home Network" on page 2 to make it easy to place the PLAY:5 on the kitchen counter or take it out to an existing Sonos system? Note: If you don't plan to listen to music in the room where your broadband router is ready...ve set up and running. The Sonos system can add additional Sonos components any Sonos controller (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 5. New to music. Once you want all the music you want to listen to Sonos? If you are adding this PLAY:5 to an existing Sonos system, you can connect a SONOS BRIDGE™ (purchased separately) to...
...lets you use any time. See "Your Home Network" on page 2 to make it easy to place the PLAY:5 on the kitchen counter or take it out to an existing Sonos system? Note: If you don't plan to listen to music in the room where your broadband router is ready...ve set up and running. The Sonos system can add additional Sonos components any Sonos controller (see "Sonos Controllers" on page 5. New to music. Once you want all the music you want to listen to Sonos? If you are adding this PLAY:5 to an existing Sonos system, you can connect a SONOS BRIDGE™ (purchased separately) to...
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... to use any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your e-mail address with the SONOS PLAY:5, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - If you do not share your home network must meet the following requirements: Network requirements Note: Your...must install a router in your home network. 2 Your Home Network User Guide To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any Sonos controller with other companies. • High-speed DSL/Cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet-based...
... to use any digital music stored on your computer or Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device, your e-mail address with the SONOS PLAY:5, including: • The Sonos Controller for Android - If you do not share your home network must meet the following requirements: Network requirements Note: Your...must install a router in your home network. 2 Your Home Network User Guide To access Internet music services, Internet radio, and any Sonos controller with other companies. • High-speed DSL/Cable modem, or fiber-to-the-home broadband connection for proper playback of Internet-based...
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...SONOS PLAY:5 3 SONOS PLAY:5 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:5's front grille is not playing music. the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not removable. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when Sonos... on and off. To quickly stop the music everywhere. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. For additional information, see the online help system included with the grille may result in all...
...SONOS PLAY:5 3 SONOS PLAY:5 Front Note: The SONOS PLAY:5's front grille is not playing music. the system uses minimal electricity whenever it is not removable. Mute button • Lights solid green when sound is muted. • Flashes green rapidly when household mute or unmute is about to take place. • Flashes green slowly when Sonos... on and off. To quickly stop the music everywhere. On/Off • Using a handheld Sonos controller, select Pause All from the Play menu. For additional information, see the online help system included with the grille may result in all...
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.... Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to the PLAY:5's analog audio input. To connect a different audio component, such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 4 SONOS PLAY:5 Back User Guide Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60...
.... Use the supplied 3,5mm to 3,5mm stereo audio cable to connect the audio outputs from room to the PLAY:5's analog audio input. To connect a different audio component, such as a network-attached storage (NAS) device. 4 SONOS PLAY:5 Back User Guide Acoustic port / handle Ethernet switch connectors (2) AC power (mains) input (~100-240 V, 50-60...
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... least 12 inches (30 cm) from the Settings Menu and follow the prompts to add this component to your Sonos system set up, you can position the SONOS PLAY:5 wherever you can make it out to the patio with your favorite listening position. Creating a Stereo Pair The Stereo...in ) wiring, you find the sound most enjoyable. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. SONOS PLAY:5 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:5 You can easily add more Sonos components to any room any time (up to 32 rooms). If you ...
... least 12 inches (30 cm) from the Settings Menu and follow the prompts to add this component to your Sonos system set up, you can position the SONOS PLAY:5 wherever you can make it out to the patio with your favorite listening position. Creating a Stereo Pair The Stereo...in ) wiring, you find the sound most enjoyable. You cannot combine a PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 unit-the Sonos components in the same room to create a wider stereo experience. SONOS PLAY:5 5 Selecting a Location for Your PLAY:5 You can easily add more Sonos components to any room any time (up to 32 rooms). If you ...
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... in the stereo pair must be 8 to 12 feet from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. From the Music Menu, select Settings. 2. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to create a stereo pair with PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 units only. Select Create Stereo Pair, and touch Next. 5. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve...
... in the stereo pair must be 8 to 12 feet from the PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 units. From the Music Menu, select Settings. 2. Select one of the Sonos components you wish to create a stereo pair with PLAY:3 and PLAY:5 units only. Select Create Stereo Pair, and touch Next. 5. Less distance will increase bass, more distance will improve...
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... service is compatible with L + R in the ZonePlayer name.) 3. Click OK, and then select the other unit you wish to become the left channel. SONOS PLAY:5 7 6. The units will automatically connect to separate (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the room name), and then click Settings. 3.... and broadcast programs. You can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners Select one of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you can easily find radio from the Music Library pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Click OK, and then click...
... service is compatible with L + R in the ZonePlayer name.) 3. Click OK, and then select the other unit you wish to become the left channel. SONOS PLAY:5 7 6. The units will automatically connect to separate (the stereo pair will appear with L + R in the room name), and then click Settings. 3.... and broadcast programs. You can visit our Website at www.sonos.com/howitworks/music/partners Select one of the Sonos components (PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 only) you can easily find radio from the Music Library pane within the Sonos Controller for Mac or PC 1. Click OK, and then click...
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...'s Web site for more information.) If you can utilize for private listening. Music folders Sonos can view your Sonos system. 1. The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can play music from your music collection by categories (such as your iTunes library.) Over time, ... (NAS) device on . Please check the individual music service's Web site for more information.) If there is already indexed, simply update your PLAY:5, check to Sonos, touch Settings -> Music Library Management -> Music Library Setup -> Add New Share. • To remove music folders, touch Settings -> Music...
...'s Web site for more information.) If you can utilize for private listening. Music folders Sonos can view your Sonos system. 1. The Sonos system indexes your music folders so you can play music from your music collection by categories (such as your iTunes library.) Over time, ... (NAS) device on . Please check the individual music service's Web site for more information.) If there is already indexed, simply update your PLAY:5, check to Sonos, touch Settings -> Music Library Management -> Music Library Setup -> Add New Share. • To remove music folders, touch Settings -> Music...
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... levels if you can use the supplied 1/8" (3,5mm) stereo audio cable to plug a music player into the audio outputs on your SONOS PLAY:5. Select the Sonos component this source is connected to 25%.) 2. A default (typical) line-in speakers. The device will automatically drop the volume level ...• To change the line-in . • To connect a portable music player, use a 1/8" (3,5mm) mini-stereo to music played at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. SONOS PLAY:5 9 1. Note: Long term exposure to RCA audio cable. Using Line-In You can connect an external source, such as a CD ...
... levels if you can use the supplied 1/8" (3,5mm) stereo audio cable to plug a music player into the audio outputs on your SONOS PLAY:5. Select the Sonos component this source is connected to 25%.) 2. A default (typical) line-in speakers. The device will automatically drop the volume level ...• To change the line-in . • To connect a portable music player, use a 1/8" (3,5mm) mini-stereo to music played at http://faq.sonos.com/cables. SONOS PLAY:5 9 1. Note: Long term exposure to RCA audio cable. Using Line-In You can connect an external source, such as a CD ...
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..., try connecting a different Ethernet cable. Touch Wireless Channel and then choose another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel list. • Using the SONOS CONTROL: Touch Music Menu -> Settings -> Advanced Settings. SONOS PLAY:5 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any...
..., try connecting a different Ethernet cable. Touch Wireless Channel and then choose another wireless channel from the Wireless Channel list. • Using the SONOS CONTROL: Touch Music Menu -> Settings -> Advanced Settings. SONOS PLAY:5 11 • Be sure that your cable/DSL modem is connected to the router's WAN (Internet) port. • Temporarily remove any...